On March 28, I began my pre-op diet at 319lb, 474-triglycrides, 230-chol. level, high blood pressure, severe gout. I had surgery on April 11...

Its now September 11 and I weigh 219lbs, 77-triglycrides, 130-chol. level, normal blood pressure and my gout meds have been reduced by 75%!

Those of you considering lapband AS A TOOL TO ASSIST YOU in weight loss should give it serious consideration. It has been the greatest experience in my life. I have 50lbs to go but I'm snowballing downhill towards that goal.

Something you guys might find interesting, my "sweet spot" was simply the band...I haven't had a fill!

Good luck to everyone and keep working toward your goals!

Edited September 11, 200817 yr by Eat2Live

Yes, I'm a male so I guess that plays into my weight loss rate.

Thanks everyone...I'm extremely proud today!

Also,

I realize that everyones situation is different but I want to stress MY OPINION that if one does what is intended with the band, not only will you lose weight but you'll lose large amounts. Its not rocket science...when you consume less calories than you burn, you lose weight and exercise accelerates the process. Those of you reading this board to determine whether or not the surgery is right for you need to realize the simplicity of the band and the concept. If you do your part, the band will have your back...if you don't do your part, it will be your enemy...you decide! Take the posts where someone says they're doing everything right and not losing weight with a grain of salt.

Totally agree:thumbup:

I have done the work - it took me 1 yr 1 week to lose 105 lbs. Pple are always asking for my secret - There is no secert - it's all about eating healthy and exercising. The band makes the job of losing weight a little easier but really and truly the work is up to

The band is useless against stopping you from eating slider food..

That is just fabulous! And yes, I am a little jealous too, but I certainly don't begrudge you your success!

omg!!!! thats is phenomenal!!!!!! congrats to you... my story isnt quite as successful as yours... i had my surgery almost 1 year ago... my doctor insists on giving me the smalled amount of cc's in my band which does nothing so after 4 months of going for fills... i just didnt go anymore... i know i know its my fault.. i just got soooo discouraged because i was hoping to lose so much and i didnt so i fell into a rut and just today after reading your success... i called my doctor and i am going to continue.... thank u... tell me... how many cc's do u have in you right now...... chiqui

My band is completely empty...I've never had a fill!

Stay the course and you'll be rewarded!

Good job!!!!!!!!!!

What a fabulous job!!! Keep up the great work!!!

What awesome results! Congrats to you for doing the hard work and getting the weight off...

Though you are of the male persuasion and therefore might have an easier time losing the weight, you have given me something to shoot for! I'm a gal who loves a challenge, so I'm going to do the work and be ready for when I get my band...

Lean and strong, here I come!:drool:

What awesome results! Congrats to you for doing the hard work and getting the weight off...

Though you are of the male persuasion and therefore might have an easier time losing the weight, you have given me something to shoot for! I'm a gal who loves a challenge, so I'm going to do the work and be ready for when I get my band...

Lean and strong, here I come!:wink2:

Don't count yourself out because you're a woman. I am 6 1/2 months post-op and I've lost 98 lbs. It is definitely possible if you stick to the plan.

Eat2Live, congrats!

Wow . . . that is incredible weight loss! Good for you! I do feel better knowing that you are male because I lost 50 pounds in 4 months (3 of them banded), and I couldn't imagine having done it any faster. Don't get me wrong, I would have LOVED to . . . haha . . .but as it is I workout like crazy, have 6 ccs in a 10cc band, consume very small portions of mostly Protein, and never go over 1200 calories. This just seems to be the rate at which I lose. Oh well!

But again, congratulations on your success!

Fantastic, this is just what I needed to read. I start my preop diet Sunday and I'm excited and nervous. I'm nervous when I read about people gaining weight and not losing...it's hard for me to grasp that if you use the tool correctly, you won't succeed. I will take those posts with a grain of salt and I will have success! Great job!!!

That is amazing Congratulations!!!! I am in Keller, TX. Who is your Doctor?

Hey eat2live - with that much lost in such a short time, are you having any problems with loose or excess skin?

That's awesome! What's an average days menu look like?

On March 28, I began my pre-op diet at 319lb, 474-triglycrides, 230-chol. level, high blood pressure, severe gout. I had surgery on April 11...

Its now September 11 and I weigh 219lbs, 77-triglycrides, 130-chol. level, normal blood pressure and my gout meds have been reduced by 75%!

Those of you considering lapband AS A TOOL TO ASSIST YOU in weight loss should give it serious consideration. It has been the greatest experience in my life. I have 50lbs to go but I'm snowballing downhill towards that goal.

Something you guys might find interesting, my "sweet spot" was simply the band...I haven't had a fill!

Good luck to everyone and keep working toward your goals!

What kind of meals do you eat and do you work out a lot

i am really happy for you and i wish i could say the same, but nothing is working for me. please can you give more specifics about what you are doing? i am so discouraged i just want to give up.

Just to answer some of the questions:

My doctor is Dr. Frank Felts in Dallas.

My daily regime M-F consists of 2 or 3 options at each meal so I don't get burnt out on one thing:

Morning: Steel Cut Oats, ground cinnamon, frozen blueberrries and vanilla extract (appr. 255cals) or Atkins protien bar (200cals)

Lunch: 3oz can of albacore tuna, chicken breast, pink salmon with a small canned (8oz) vegtables (lima Beans, green beans, mixed veg), almonds or walnuts. (200-400cal)

Dinner: 12oz fat-free milk, Myoplex Lite powder shake on cardio only days/Myoplex Orginal powder shake on cardio and weight lifting days, one scoop whey protien (390-450 cal.).

Psyllium seed husk mixed with Water for Fiber.

I eat 10-15 fat free triscuits throughout the day for Snacks

I keep an excel file by day and meal to ensure I consume at least 110 grams of Protein on days I work-out and 100 grams on days I just do cardio. Fiber intake always above 25 grams (pysillium seed husk helps). Total calories stay below 1300 during the week and 1500 on weekends.

You have to enjoy life for any of this work so I still go out to eat and drink wine occasionally. When I do, I eat as healthy as I can and I'll withhold calories and protien from one day to another to even things out. I've learned with my own body that I can cheat for a couple of days as long as i hit it my regime hard for 4 or 5 days following. You body loves the shock for weight-loss purposes.

As for saggy skin, I use stretch-mark reducing lotion twice a day but I haven't really seen any dramatic effects of saggy skin so to speak.